The logistics of an overnighted cup of coffee

The logistics of an overnighted cup of coffee

The end of July Thermos took on a logistics feat and overnighted several cups of coffee from Spyhouse Coffee in Minneapolis to to a variety of folks across the U.S. as a PR stunt for their vacuum-insulated 40-ounce Stainless King beverage bottle.

 

Amazingly, the coffee arrived in Washington DC only 25 degrees less than the temperature it was shipped at. Even more amazing is the complicated supply chain, logistics and transportation systems the coffee traversed – from tree to cup – to be enjoyed by its end consumer.

 

See the full article here – http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/07/thermos-is-overnighting-hot-coffee-to-americans/375276/

 

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